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 12/20/2007 04:27:45 AM · #1
Here is my problem. I use a levels adjustment layer to brighten one part of the image. Then I paint in the mask so that only the part I want brightened is brightened. Simple enough.

But then I use another layer to darken the rest of the image. I know that by pushing Alt then clicking and dragging the mask to the new layer it will copy the mask. But what I want to do is inverse that mask so that the part of the image I just brightened becomes masked....am I making sense?

I am sure the geniuses at Adobe planned for this, but I can't figure out how to inverse the mask.....

Anybody know how?

Thanks in advance!
 12/20/2007 04:34:06 AM · #2
Make sure the mask you want to invert is selected and click Ctrl + I. That will invert the mask.
 12/20/2007 04:41:49 AM · #3
Originally posted by suemack:
Make sure the mask you want to invert is selected and click Ctrl + I. That will invert the mask.


That is just too awesome! Thank you. I couldn't figure it out no matter what I tried and to think it is that simple....go figure.

Thanks for the speedy reply!
 12/20/2007 04:53:43 AM · #4
Select>Inverse
 12/20/2007 06:47:21 AM · #5
Originally posted by faidoi:
Select>Inverse


That didn't work for me. But thanks.
 12/20/2007 07:04:51 AM · #6
Make two masks one for each area.
 12/20/2007 07:10:26 AM · #7
Ben

CTRL+click the mask that you want to duplicate to select it, The Inverse the selection by useing CRTL+SHIFT+I, Then on the menus choose LAYER> NEW ADJUSTMENT LAYER> BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST> make sure you choose the box that says "use previous layer to create clipping mask" > Click OK and you should be good to go.
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